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Advocates seek $450,000 annual appropriation for Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library
Summary
Supporters told the committee Senate Bill 358 would provide a stable $450,000 annual appropriation to the Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library (DCDL), citing growth in usage and rising costs; witnesses warned that without new funding the program may need service reductions.
Senator Clarence King introduced Senate Bill 358, which would appropriate $450,000 annually to the Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library (DCDL) within the Maryland State Library Agency. Proponents said the appropriation would create a long‑term funding solution for the DCDL, which serves Maryland residents who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Tamar Sarnoff, director of the public library and…
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